July 28, 2012
Benjamin A. “Chico” Drose, 79, of Citrus Springs, Fla., an Air Force flight engineer and Eastern Airlines jet mechanic, died in Kailua. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Kay; sons W. Craig, B. Alex and Derek; brothers Clarence and Steven; sisters Betty Souza and Anita Belles; and a grandchild. Services held in Citrus Springs.